+ Do I have hip arthritis?

Arthritis is a normal condition that happens to us all, in varying degrees, as we age and can be compared to our hair turning grey! Many people have hip arthritis without any symptoms and it is often well managed and causes no problems. If you are getting hip pain, it is advised you have an assessment to diagnose the cause so you receive the appropriate treatment and self-care to get you back on track.

+ Do I need a hip replacement?

There are many causes of pain in the hip region, some of which respond very well to manual therapy. Hip replacements are major surgery so are normally only recommended if other treatments, such as osteopathy, exercise, medications etc have not helped reduce the pain or improved your mobility. Operations/joint replacements are usually a last resort, there are many other options before this is considered. Your Osteopath will be able to assess your hip and advise you on the best approach to your care and recovery.

+ Why do I get hip pain when I turn around?

The body is made up of many joints that work together in different movements attached together by muscles. When we turn around, our hip needs to rotate to allow our backs to move and muscles to function. If our hips are sore, this movement will aggravate the hip and cause pain.